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Background and Objectives: Proper feeding practices of children less than 2 years of age is important because it is the most critical period of life for optimal growth and development. This study aims to use the newly ...

Background/Aim: The objective of this research was to evaluate the level of oral hygiene, the prevalence of caries, and the condition of the soft tissues in children and adolescents referred for their first orthodontic e...

Introduction: In military service members, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often becomes chronic, with symptoms that significantly interfere with daily life and social functioning. These difficulties pose a major c...

Abstract Objective To evaluate the association between the acceptance on the part of the patients and their reasons to consent to or refuse medical student attendance during gynecological outpatient care, considering t...

Introduction Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) may cause stress-induced transient acute cardiac dysfunction through myocardial stunning, in the form of exacerbation-triggered Takotsubo ...

Abstract This single-center randomized controlled trial evaluated whether Chaipu Decoction used as an adjunct to Seretide improves clinical and immunological outcomes in patients with bronchial asthma. A total of 300 adu...

Introduction. Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that involves hair follicles, and sometimes nails, caused by a T-cell mediated autoimmune mechanism. Current treatment modalities include corticostero...

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar os parâmetros de inclusão empregados na seleção dos casos de gravidez tubária íntegra para a conduta expectante e avaliar os resultados. Métodos: foi realizado estudo prospectivo em 70 pac...

Abstract A recent dietary trend involves replacing cow’s milk with plant-based drink alternatives. This shift is motivated by the perception that plant-based options are healthier and more environmentally sustainable. ...

Abstract Objectives to translate and adapt the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ) to Portuguese and to assess its psychometric properties based on internal consistency, test-retest, factor analysis and divergent ...

Abstract Introduction Suicide is a serious public health problem that affects the whole world. This study describes development of the prototype for an mHealth application (app) intended to assist healthcare profession...

Abstract BackgroundDigital behaviors such as sleep, social interactions, and productivity reflect how individuals structure their daily lives. Among university students, online activity patterns mirror academ...

La prevalencia de alteraciones en oncogenes en adenocarcinoma de pulmón varía en nuestra región. El objetivo fue describir la prevalencia de mutaciones en KRAS, BRAF y EGFR y las translocaciones de ALK en pacientes co...

Abstract Background Ageism among healthcare professionals can undermine the quality of care for older adults, particularly those with high support needs in long-term care. Undergraduate dental curricula often provide lim...

El artículo argumenta sobre la posibilidad de pensar al sistema de medidas de seguridad curativas para inimputables como régimen de excepción. En primer lugar, aportando reflexiones en torno al corpus normativo que lo...

Replicating observational-coding studies is notoriously difficult: Coder variance attenuates effect sizes, protocols can be opaque, and raw text/video/audio cannot always be shared. In this tutorial, I present a three-st...

El Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (SNTE), a pesar del triunfodel Partido Acción Nacional en la Presidencia de la República, mantiene su estructu-ra corporativa y el consentimiento de las autoridade...

Este trabalho teve como objetivo investigar inter-relações entre bem-estar espiritual, depressão e qualidade de vida durante o enfrentamento do câncer por pacientes da Casa de Apoio aos Pacientes com Câncer – Venc...

Abstract Introduction Toxoplasmosis a parasitic zoonosis of global distribution, responsible for disorders during gestation can cause fetal death or congenital anomalies. Objective To evaluate the knowledge of toxopl...

Abstract Introduction Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite that causes trichomoniasis, a frequently diagnosed infection that accounts for more than half of non-viral sexually transmitted diseases. An increased i...

Abstract Introduction Emergency departments (EDs) suffer from crowding due to patients with low urgency, whose treatment is often inappropriate. This study aimed to describe the proportion of avoidable, non-urgent ED vis...

OBJETIVO: conhecer as expectativas de primigestas com relação à via de parto, bem como os motivos de sua escolha, procurando melhorar a qualidade do relacionamento médico-paciente. MÉTODOS: foi realizado estudo do t...

Resumo OBJETIVO: Avaliar fatores nutricionais e psicológicos associados com a ocorrência da prática da picamalácia em gestantes atendidas em maternidade pública do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. MÉTODOS: Estudo descriti...

Sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) or Forensic nurse examiners (FNE) are fully qualified nurses, trained to gather forensic evidence in rape and sexual assault cases. This review compares the reliability and efficacy ...